May 7, 2023 | Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
A special needs trust is often the best way for parents to plan for the future care of a child. The proceeds of a special needs trust can help pay for items and services that government assistance doesn’t cover, like transportation, computer equipment, and...
Dec 20, 2022 | Blog, Government Programs, Social Security
When an adult with special needs receives any Social Security benefits, earning wages from working could affect those benefits. However, the impact that working can have on Social Security benefits depends largely on what type of benefits the adult receives and the...
Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, Social Security
One common source of income for individuals with special needs, both as children and as adults, is Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This federal means-tested benefits program provides monthly cash assistance for individuals who are disabled and unable to work. As a...
Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Government Programs, Social Security
Some adults with special needs eventually choose to marry. When this happens, you may be concerned about the impact of your adult child’s marriage on their ability to continue to receive public benefits. When your adult child with special needs relies on Social...
Jun 21, 2022 | Blog, Social Security
Many adult children with special needs receive Social Security benefits. Furthermore, many parents of adult children with special needs serve as their children’s guardians, powers of attorney, and/or representative payees for Social Security benefits. As a result,...
Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Social Security
Under Illinois law, children may have a right to receive child support from one or both parents after they reach adulthood if they are disabled. However, they also may be eligible to receive Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which have strict income and...
